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Savers, also known as Value Village in some regions and Unique Thrift in others, is a for-profit thrift retailer that partners with nonprofit organizations. When you donate at a Savers location, the store purchases your items from its nonprofit partner, which receives direct funding based on the weight of goods donated.
This model means your donation generates revenue for nonprofits even if the item doesn't sell. Savers has partnered with organizations like Big Brothers Big Sisters, the Epilepsy Foundation, and the National Kidney Foundation, among others. Each store location lists which nonprofit it supports.
Savers operates over 300 stores across the U.S., Canada, and Australia. Most locations have a dedicated donation door where attendants help you unload. You'll receive a receipt from the nonprofit partner, not from Savers directly, which can be used for tax deductions.
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Savers is for-profit, but it partners with nonprofits that benefit from every donation. The nonprofit gets paid based on the weight of donated goods, regardless of what sells.
They're the same company. Savers operates as Value Village in parts of the U.S. and Canada, and as Unique Thrift in some eastern U.S. markets.
It varies by location. Common partners include Big Brothers Big Sisters, the Epilepsy Foundation, and the National Kidney Foundation. Check your local store for specifics.
Yes. The receipt comes from the nonprofit partner associated with that location. Keep it for tax deduction purposes if you itemize.

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